Things To Do near The Royal Castle Hotel
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
Dartmouth/Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferry running between Dartmouth and Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway (National Trust) The ferry to Greenway Quay and the National Trust's Greenway is a super boat trip. Head down to the embankment and pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you from the busy Dartmou...
Greenway Quay, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Quay from which to explore the lower section of the River Dart Quay below Greenway (National Trust) which was once Agatha Christie's holiday home. Ferries run from Greenway Quay across the water to Dittisham or down the River Dart to Dartmouth. Ring the bell on the quay to take th...
Greenway/Dittisham Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferry connecting Greenway (National Trust) and the pretty village of Dittisham A ferry runs between Greenway Quay just below Greenway (National Trust) on the east side of the River Dart and a pontoon in the pretty village Dittisham on the west side of the River Dart. The Ferry Boat I...
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Best South Devon Beaches, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Beach holiday in South Devon South Devon is one of the UK's top destinations for a beach holiday. To help you choose a beach location, we've listed South Devon beaches below. Click through on each recommendation to learn more. We start with our top ten recommendations for South Devon beaches a...
Blackpool Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
One of Devon's most popular family beaches Blackpool Sands is one of Devon's most popular family beaches. Dartmouth is to the north east and Torcross to the south west. Also to the south west are Salcombe and Kingsbridge on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Blackpool Sands is a shingle be...
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...